Today's obituaries
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Ann Harriett Susleck
Longtime beautician had brother, sisters living here
Mrs. Matthew (Ann Harriett) Susleck of 2080 North Road, SE, Warren, Ohio, passed away Feb. 11, 2003, nine days before her 87th birthday. She died from complications following surgery.
The daughter of Nicholas and Agnes Butoryac Rock was born in Farrell. She graduated from Farrell High School, where she was a member of the varsity basketball squad.
Mrs. Susleck was a beautician for almost 60 years. She owned and operated her beauty shop for nearly 40 years in Warren, where she resided with her husband, Matthew Susleck, whom she married in 1947.
She had four children: Mary Kathryn, who died Dec. 7, 1954; John and Matthew Jr., both Santa Monica, Calif.; and Mrs. Jerre (Marilyn) Riggle, Warren. She had two grandchildren, Nate and Anna Riggle, both Warren.
The eldest sister of the Rock family is survived by her brother, Charles, Hermitage; and by four sisters, Mary Farley, Dorothy Kiefer, Mrs. Gene (Ginger) Bupp and Mrs. George (Helen) Marenchin, all Farrell.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Beggs; and by four brothers, William, Nicholas, Ferdinand and Albert Rock.
Mrs. Susleck was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Warren. She was an active member of the Warren Civic Music Club and enjoyed crosswords, reading, discussing politics, coffee drinking and doting on her grandchildren. Her family and friends will sadly miss her.
Material contributions may be made to the Restoration Fund of St. James Church, 2532 Burton Ave. SE, Warren, Ohio 44484.
SUSLECK
Mrs. Matthew (Ann Harriett), 86, of 2080 North Road SE, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Farrell.
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-14-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in St. James Church, Warren, with a reception in the church hall.
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Warren.
Howard G. Gardner
Sawhill retiree, Elks
member golfed in leagues
Howard G. Gardner, Speir's Estates, Transfer, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. He was 68.
Mr. Gardner was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Glen Campbell, Pa., to William E. Gardner and Martha Blair Gardner.
A 1953 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he retired in 1993 after 34 years of service with the former Armco -- Sawhill Tubular Division in Wheatland, where he was a foreman of the galvanizing department.
He was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 145, Greenville; and was a social member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7599, Reynolds.
Mr. Gardner was an avid golfer and played in the golf leagues of both Veterans of Foreign Wars Hickory Post 6166 in Hermitage and of the Reynolds post.
He enjoyed hunting and being in the outdoors.
His wife, the former Judith Ann Artman, whom he married on Sept. 28, 1984, survives at home.
Also surviving are: two sons, Ronald K. Gardner and his fiance, Mary Loutzenhiser, both Cochranton; and Donald L. Gardner and his wife Terri, Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Pamela R.) Milford, Greenville; two stepsons, Kenneth B. Artman and his fiance Nancy, Griffith, Ind.; and Ronald S. Artman, Conneaut Lake; three brothers, William B. Gardner, Drums, Pa.; David Gardner, Clark; and Robert Gardner, Transfer; three sisters, Shirley Voytik, Hiram, Ga.; Mrs. Lester (Emma Jean) Morrison, Greenville; and Mrs. Thomas (Jane) Jeffries, Renton, Va.; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, George Frederick Gardner; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Greer; and a stepson, Michael E. Artman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mercer County Unit of American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon 16146; or American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Drive, Hermitage 16148.
GARDNER
Howard G., 68, Speir's Estates, Transfer.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in BAIRD FUNERAL HOME, member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, 14 Louisa Ave., Greenville. Friends may also e-mail condolences to Tyson@BairdFuneral.com
Service: Funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Harbaugh, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Delaware Township, officiating.
Burial: Millbank Cemetery, Fairview Township.
Gracie L. Cornwell
MINERAL RIDGE, Ohio -- Gracie L. Cornwell, formerly of Stewart Road, Masury, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in Glenn View Manor, Mineral Ridge. She was 98.
Obituary information was incomplete.
CORNWELL
Gracie L., 98, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Stewart Road, Masury.
Arrangements will be announced by WILBERT L. SHANNON FUNERAL HOME Ltd., 33 Broadway Ave., Wheatland.
Marion L. Steele
Beavercreek woman
was formerly of Grove City
Marion L. Steele, Beavercreek, formerly of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, in Miami Valley Hospital. She was 47.
She is survived by Frank, her loving husband of 23 years; her sons Frank Jr., Michael and Justin "Judd", all Beavercreek; her parents, Paul and Doris White; her sister Dorothy Snedden; and seven nieces, two nephews and other relatives and friends.
STEELE
Mrs. Frank (Marion L.), 47, Beavercreek, formerly of Grove City.
Calling hours: None.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in FICCA FUNERAL HOME, 203 E. Pine St., Grove City.
Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Pine Township.
Arrangements by NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, Beavercreek.
Edmund James Little
Ex-Sharpsville man was WE retiree, church deacon
SPRINGVILLE, N.Y. -- Edmund James Little, 218 Newman St., Springville, formerly of Sharpsville, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday (2-7-03) in Bertrand Chaffee Hospital. He was 91.
Mr. Little was born Nov. 9, 1911, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edmund Scott and Ola Belle Little.
He married Velma F. Filer on Aug. 11, 1933. She preceded him in death Jan. 18, 1994.
He was the beloved father of John, husband of Rae Marie; Richard, husband of Linda Diane; and the late Robert James, husband of Carol Joy.
Mr. Little married the former Dorothy Rose Gantz on Dec. 18, 1997. She survives at home.
He was also the beloved grandfather of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Charles Little and Wilma Faith Schrecengost.
Mr. Little was a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Sharpsville. He retired from the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp. after 35 years in the shipping and receiving department.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.Albert Raymond Perrotta
Hubbard man worked
at Shenango Steel
Albert Raymond Perrotta of 1904 Brookfield Road, Hubbard, died at 7:20 a.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in Glenview Nursing Home. He was 83.
Mr. Perrotta was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Hubbard, a son of James and Margaret Cambridge Perrotta.
He worked for Shenango Steel Co. in Masury for 30 years as a forklift operator.
He enjoyed the outdoors.
His wife, the former Ruth E. Phillips, whom he married in 1950, died in 1998.
Survivors include: a son, Albert R. Perrotta, Marion, Va.; and a daughter, Patricia Ann Parker, Oak Ridge, Mo., both from his first marriage; and a son, Nick Perrotta, Delaware, Ohio; and a daughter, Margaret Hope Sprankle, Austintown, Ohio, both from his second marriage. He also leaves: one brother, Joseph Perrotta; and one sister, Marge Montecalvo, both Hubbard; and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Perrotta was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joseph Perrotta; a brother, Angelo Perrotta; and three sisters, Helen Campoli, Viola Hanak and Lucy Manas.
PERROTTA
Albert Raymond, 83, of 1904 Brookfield Road, Hubbard.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (2-16-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday (2-17-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Yorks, pastor of Corner House Christian Church, Hubbard Township, officiating.
Burial: Hubbard Union Cemetery.
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BUDD
Thomas, 87, of 151 Beverly Drive SE, Winter Haven, Fla.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 7 to 9 p.m. today (2-14-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in the funeral home with the Rev. John K. Jefferis, senior pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Grove City, officiating.
Interment: Clintonville (Pa.) Cemetery.
BURNS
Mrs. Dale V. (Helen E.), 84, West Salem Township, formerly of Smith Avenue, Sharon.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service today (2-14-03) in HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Jay Gunn, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.
DAWSON
Clarence Ray "Windy," 75, of 916 Wallis Ave., Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-11-03
Calling hours: Were 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. today (2-14-03) in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joseph E. Coniglio, pastor of Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, Hermitage, officiating.
Interment: Castle View Memorial Park, New Castle.
DUSI
Mrs. Louis B. (Louise C.), 96, Hermitage, formerly of South Third Street, Sharpsville.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday (2-17-03) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Friends may e-mail condolences to McGonigleFuneralHome@infonline.net
Service: Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
McKEAN
Lucy Jane, 67, of 303 Lincoln Ave., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: None will be observed.
Service: Memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday (2-15-03) in New Beginnings I.P.H. Church, 868 Mercer-Grove City Road, Findley Township, with the Rev. William L. Rogers, pastor, officiating.
Interment: Union Home Cemetery, Wolf Creek Township.
Arrangements by CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
MONDICH
Mrs. Michael F. (Louise M.), 82, of 400 Patt Drive, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: Were 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (2-13-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Church rosary service recited at 3:45 p.m. by Our Lady of Fatima Altar Rosary Society.
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. today (2-14-03) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. Brief prayer service at 9:45 a.m.
Burial: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
MOYER
Marilyn J., 50, of 140 N. Center St., Grove City.
Obituary was published 2-12-03
Calling hours: 12:30 p.m. to time of service today (2-14-03) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City.
Service: Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. David Hart, pastor of Church of God, Seneca, Pa., deceased's uncle, officiating.
SPOHN
David Wayne, 50, Farrell.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: 10 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-15-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Lester Kirk of Apostolic Christian Church, Sharon, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
STEPANIC
Mrs. Lawrence F. (Anne J.), 91, West Salem Township, formerly of Brookfield.
Obituary was published 2-13-03
Calling hours: 2 p.m. to time of service today (2-14-03) in MADASZ FUNERAL HOME Inc., 6923 Warren Sharon Road, Brookfield.
Service: Funeral service at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Frank Zanni, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Vienna, officiating.
Burial: Brookfield Township Cemetery.
ZOREK
Mrs. George (Ruby Cica), 72, Coolspring Township, formerly of West Middlesex.
Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. today (2-14-03) and 11 a.m. to time of service Saturday (2-15-03) in JOHN A. PALISIN FUNERAL HOME, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
Service: Funeral service at noon Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. John Kees of West Middlesex United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial: East Liberty Cemetery, Green, Ohio.
Arrangements by THOMAS S. PODLEYON FUNERAL SERVICES, 86 Maple Drive, Hermitage.
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